Giants Press Releases

The Giants were deeply saddened to learn that Billy Pierce passed away this morning. Billy was a true gentleman and an outstanding player who made a lasting impression during his time with the Giants, including his contributions as a member of the 1962 World Series team. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pierce family.

The San Francisco Giants have acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Leake from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor league infielder Adam Duvall and minor league right-handed pitcher Keury Mella, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Bobby Evans announced tonight.

Starting on Friday, July 31, 2015 until January 2016, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates Muni, will begin construction to replace the Blue Light emergency telephones and radio system in the subway between Embarcadero and West Portal. Construction will take place nightly from 10 p.m. until start of service at 5 a.m. the next day for about six months.

The Mission Rock Initiative today received a key endorsement from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Additionally, the project proponents submitted more than 16,000 signatures of San Francisco voters to the Department of Elections to place the measure on the November ballot.